ONLINE: Talking about Suicide Prevention in Practice Black Dog Institute
This small group learning is brought to you by the Black Dog Institute and aims to increase GPs and Health Professionals skill and confidence in:
- Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high;
- Undertaking a detailed risk assessment;
- Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach.
Accreditation:
- 3 CPD hours (RACGP & ACRRM)
- Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
RACGP CPD Points:
Date:
Time:
Learning Outcomes:
- Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
- Develop a collaborative safety plan
- Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Program:
Topic 1 – The Suicidal Crisis
Topic 2 – Acute Management
Topic 3 – After the Attempt
Topic 4 – Bereaved by Suicide
Speakers:
Nicole Prendergast | Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology)
Nicole is a Clinical Psychologist with neuropsychology expertise and over 20 years’ experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions from her Northern Gold Coast clinic.
Nicole uses evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, tailored to individual needs.
She is also a National Facilitator with the Black Dog Institute, delivering training for health and education professionals, and has experience supporting workplace wellbeing, providing supervision, and conducting organisational assessments and coaching.
Target Audience:
GPs, GP Registrars, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, Social Workers and other interested Mental Health Professionals working in the Sydney North Health Network region.
Cost:
Enquiries:
Robi or Brooke, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.
NOTE: This is a condensed version of the Advanced training in suicide prevention that we have scheduled for the 19 September, you should not register for both sessions as the information will be duplicated